{"id":904,"date":"2013-05-01T10:06:47","date_gmt":"2013-05-01T14:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ceems.utwebteam.wpengine.com\/?page_id=904"},"modified":"2026-08-28T13:43:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T17:43:29","slug":"outreach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/ceems\/outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Outreach and Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CEEMS is honored to work with communities, schools, educators, educators, and families on a number of STEM education related projects. Highlighted below are selected CEEMS and partners programs and projects. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765427 BCX8\">We are grateful for the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765427 BCX8\">m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765427 BCX8\">ultiple grants and partnership<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765427 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765427 BCX8\"> that have supported our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765427 BCX8\">wor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765427 BCX8\">k<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765427 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> East Tennessee STEM Hub<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\">East Tennessee STEM Hub<\/a> builds promising partnerships between local schools, universities, and businesses to support STEM education <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">across 13 counties in the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\"> East Tennessee Region<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> CEEMS partnered with the East Tennessee STEM Hub to present and develop <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\/resources-for-families-and-teachers\">STEM Resources for Teachers and Families<\/a><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">\u00a0and continues <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">to offer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\"> regional school and community-based STEM events.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">If you are interested in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">having <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">support for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\"> a school or district STEM event, contact the East Tennessee STEM Hub at <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW63827337 BCX8\" href=\"mailto:easttnstemhub@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW63827337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">easttnstemhub@gmail.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW63827337 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Explore these resources that include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\/resources-for-families-and-teachers\/stem-sparks\">STEM Sparks<\/a>: Videos of activities that Spark interest in and learning about STEM<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\/resources-for-families-and-teachers\/ask-a-stem-educator\">Ask a STEM Educator<\/a>: Help Space<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\/resources-for-families-and-teachers\/stem-stories\">STEM Stories<\/a>: Interviews of STEM Professionals<\/li>\n<li>Our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\/resources-for-families-and-teachers\/online-resources-and-tools\">online resources for K-12 learning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Related Publications and Presentations<\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maples, A., &amp; Hodge, L., Chulin, C., Gonzalez, C., Gonzalez, R., &amp; Galbraith, A. (2026, October). Evaluating STEM community engagement through a culturally responsive lens. Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) Consortium Conference 2026. Knoxville, TN. [Interactive Workshop] <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maples, A., Hodge, L., &amp; Kim, N. (2024). Gaining insights into community engagement efforts: Learning from preservice STEM educators. Journal for Community Engagement in Higher Education. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hodge, L., Kim, N., Maples, A., Gonzalez, C., Carter, B., &amp; Bennett, C. (2023, May). The East Tennessee STEM Hub [Conference presentation]. Tennessee STEM Innovation Network: Sparking Curiosity. Nashville, TN.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lawson, M., King, N., &amp; Hodge, L. (2019, April). Family Math and STEM Nights: K-12 Potential. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Diego, CA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Lifelong STEM Learning and Workforce Preparation Through Micro-credentials (Lifelong STEM)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\">East Tennessee STEM Hub (ETSH)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unioncountytn.gov\/\">Union County<\/a> (at risk), and <a href=\"https:\/\/scottcounty.com\/\">Scott County<\/a> (distressed) partnered with CEEMS to develop and implement this project, which was funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/\">Appalachian Regional Commission<\/a>. The problem statement was developed in light of data on education and poverty and as part of discussions with key stakeholders. The project had two core aspects.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">STEM Micro-credentials<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> These credentials were designed for community members including K-12 teachers, administrators, high school students, University and community college students, and parents. The STEM micro-credentials included 4 options: Coding, Design Thinking, STEM Perspectives and Problem Solving, and Data Analytics. These micro-credentials built on work that we have done previously in these areas for teachers and students. They were developed to adapt to a range of experiences and expertise to meet learners where they are. The micro-credentials were offered virtually with two optional f2f meetings to build community and address any questions or additional supports that are needed. CEEMS provided a cost share for 20 participants to attend.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Job and Internship Fair <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This event was designed and implemented through our network of school district and STEM industry partners to connect participants with opportunities in industry.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Growing STEM Teachers to Grow the STEM Workforce<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63827337 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\">The Growing STEM Teachers to Grow the STEM <\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW109646645 BCX8\">Wor<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW109646645 BCX8\">kf<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW109646645 BCX8\">o<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW109646645 BCX8\">r<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW109646645 BCX8\">c<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW109646645 BCX8\">e<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\">was <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\">established<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\"> to address the shortage of highly qualified math and science teachers nationally and in the state of Tennessee. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\">East Tennessee STEM Hub<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fentressboe.com\/\">Fentress County Schools<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucps.org\/\">Union County Schools<\/a> partnered with CEEMS to develop and implement this project. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\">The project <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\">was<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\">supported with funding from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109646645 BCX8\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/\">Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.battelle.org\/\">Battelle<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW63827337 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6>Related Publications and Presentations<\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cheng, K., &amp; Hodge, L. (2019, February). Community Collaborations: Forming Partnerships Between University, Schools, and Local Districts to Enrich Math Education. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harper, F., &amp; Hodge, L. (2019, February). Partnering to Support STEM Learning for Minoritized Youth and (Future) Mathematics Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> VolsTeach for Appalachia Noyce Scholars<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\">VolsTeach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\"> for Appalachia Noyce Scholars program focused on preparing talented community college undergraduates majoring in math and science who have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\">an interest<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\">wor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\">king with students in high need school districts.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121457849 BCX8\"> It was first authorized under the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 and supported 32 students through scholarships, field experiences, and mentoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121457849 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6>Related Publications and Presentations<\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hodge, L., Kim, N., &amp; King, S. (2019, July). Recruitment and Identity in a STEM Teaching Internship. Poster presented at the 2019 Noyce Summit, Washington D. C.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kim, N., King, S., &amp; Hodge, L. (2019, July). Recruiting Teachers for VolsTeach for Appalachia. Poster presented at the 2019 Noyce Summit, Washington D. C.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Big Orange STEM Saturday (B.O.S.S.)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The East Tennessee STEM Hub is a proud yearly participant of the UTK Libraries\u2019 Big Orange STEM Saturday (B.O.S.S.) Conference! The conference aims to connect high school students to university STEM resources and career opportunities. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find more information and see details about the 2027 B.O.S.S. conference here: https:\/\/lib.utk.edu\/about\/boss-conference-scheduled-for-february-27-2027<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Data Visualization<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW172971161 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">This is a design-based research project that seeks to <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1307 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/utdev4.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/data-viz-300x158.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/ceems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/data-viz-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/ceems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/data-viz.png 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>understand how elementary students make sense of data through the creation of data visualizations. Seed grant funding from the <a href=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UT Office of Research and Engagement<\/a> makes this project possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/joy-bertling\/\">Joy Bertling<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/joshua-rosenberg\/\">Joshua Rosenberg<\/a>, associate professors in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/\">Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education<\/a>, are collaborators on this project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Related Publications and Presentations<\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hodge, L., Bertling, J., &amp; King, S., (2021). Supporting Statistical Literacies in the Context of a Data Visualization Project with Elementary Students. In P. Short, H. Henson, &amp; J. McConnell (Eds.), <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Age of Inference: Cultivating a Scientific Mindset.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rosenberg, J. M., Hodge, L., Bertling, J. G., &amp; King, S. (April, 2020). Art as a context for data science: Exploring fourth-grade students\u2019 data visualization practices. In J. M. Rosenberg &amp; B. D. Chen (Chairs), Exploring data science across the curriculum and across grade levels. Symposium to be conducted at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hodge, L., King, S., &amp; Hu, Q. (July, 2020). Creating Access to Engaged Views of Mathematics and Teaching Through Informal Learning Spaces. Paper presented at the 14th Internation Congress in Mathematics Education, Shanghai, China.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hodge, L., King, S., &amp; Bertling, J. (2019). Mathematizing, visualizing, and power (MVP): Students creating statistical literacies through popular representations. In M. Graven, H. Venkat, A. Essien, &amp; P. Vale (Eds.). Proceedings of the 43rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 1, p. 4-141. Pretoria, South Africa: PME.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hodge, L., King, S., Bertling, J., &amp; Rosenberg, J. (July, 2019). Mathematizing, visualizing, and power (MVP): Students creating statistical literacies through popular representations. Poster presented at the 43rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Pretoria, South Africa.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Math Counts Project<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229838707 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229838707 BCX8\">The Math Counts Projects encompassed the Math Counts Institutes (MCI), ITQ Math, STEM, and Modeling (MSM) professional developments. Each project focused on providing opportunities for rural educators to discuss and improve teacher learning in math pedagogy and content in the following Tennessee counties: Anderson, Campbell, Loudon, and Scott. The project was funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/education.html\">Tennessee Department of Education<\/a> and Math and Science Partnership grants (MCI), in addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/thec.html\">Tennessee Higher Education Commission<\/a>\u2019s Improving Teacher Quality grant (MSM). The Math Counts Projects <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229838707 BCX8\">facilitated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229838707 BCX8\"> partnerships between the Tennessee counties, CEEMS, the <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/\">College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.utk.edu\/\">College of Arts and Sciences<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimbios.org\/\">National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>Related Publications and Presentations<\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hodge, L., &amp; Walther, A. (2020). Social justice through the eyes of teachers in rural Appalachia. In R. Cordova and W. Rey (Eds.), <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Educating for Social Justice: Field Notes from Rural Communities<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">King, S., Hodge, L., &amp; Kim, N. (July, 2019). Elementary teachers\u2019 learning in the context of a professional development project in Rural Appalachia. Poster presented at the 43rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Pretoria, South Africa.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lawson, M., &amp; Hodge, L. (July, 2019). Reimagining mathematics teacher knowledge: Resource knowledge and its implications. Paper presented at the 43rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Pretoria, South Africa.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">King, S., Hodge, L., &amp; Kim, N. (2019). Elementary teachers\u2019 learning in the context of a professional development project in Rural Appalachia. In M. Graven, H. Venkat, A. Essien, &amp; P. Vale (Eds.). Proceedings of the 43rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 1, pp. 4-149. Pretoria, South Africa: PME.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lawson, M., &amp; Hodge, L. (2019). Reimagining mathematics teacher knowledge: Resource knowledge and its implications. In M. Graven, H. Venkat, A. Essien, &amp; P. Vale (Eds.). Proceedings of the 43rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 1, pp. 4-61. Pretoria, South Africa: PME.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kirkpatrick, Y., Chen, T., &amp; Morgan, A. (November, 2019). Feng Shui, and the History and Trends of the Periodic Table. 3D Learning: Full STEAM Ahead \u2013 A joint conference of the TN Science Teachers\u2019 Association (TSTA) &amp; TN Math Teachers Association (TMTA). Murfreesboro, TN.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hopkins, T., Kirkpatrick, Y., &amp; MacTavish, E. (November, 2019). The End of the Wild Novel: STEM in Reading. 3D Learning: Full STEAM Ahead \u2013 A joint conference of the TN Science Teachers\u2019 Association (TSTA) &amp; TN Math Teachers Association (TMTA).<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Murfreesboro, TN.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kirkpatrick, Y. (2019, October). Topics and episodes in the history of science and mathematics: To support culturally responsive, inclusive, multicultural approaches to teaching and learning. 26th Annual Conference of The American Association for Teaching and Curriculum. Birmingham, AL.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">King, S., Kim, N., Hodge, L., &amp; Lawson, M. (2017). Conceptualizations of and access to resources for rural mathematics teachers\u2019 mindsets and identities. In NNN (Eds.) Proceedings of the 41st annual meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, (Vol. 1, pp. XX-YY). St. Louis, MO: University of Missouri at Columbia &amp; University of Missouri at St. Louis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-7\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> STEM Ways with Words<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66200509 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66200509 BCX8\">The STEM Ways with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66200509 BCX8\">Wor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66200509 BCX8\">ds built awareness on literature that supports connections between STEM and literacy. The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/vols.utk.edu\/easttnstemhub\">East Tennessee STEM Hub <\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66200509 BCX8\">maintains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66200509 BCX8\"> the instructional and professional learning materials from this project.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW66200509 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-8\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Marian E. Oates Award<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/torchbearer.utk.edu\/2010\/07\/perpetuating-the-planet\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\"> Marian E. Oates Teacher Enrichment Award<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\"> is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\">a professional development scholarship for outstanding middle school science teachers from Tennessee counties including Anderson, Blount, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier, and Union.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\">he award was <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\">established<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\"> by UT <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\">alumnus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\">, Marian E. Oates, to encourage education related to earth and environmental sciences and conservation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\"> and is awarded annually by CEEMS.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW79616092 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-9\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-9\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Science Olympiad<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79616092 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW135711142 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soinc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW135711142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Science Olympiad<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\">is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\">CEEMS <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\">supports<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\">the<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW135711142 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/tnscioly.utk.edu\/state-tournament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW135711142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">state tournament<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\">held at UT Knoxville in the spring.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135711142 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW135711142 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW79616092 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CEEMS is honored to work with communities, schools, educators, educators, and families on a number of STEM education related projects. 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